Appling County Sheriff Benny Deloach reports that on Dec. 20, at approximately 12:48 a.m. deputies responded to an accident that occurred near Highway 203 off Red Oak Road. Stephen Mark Darsey, 49, of Surrency, was found deceased. Georgia State Patrol investigated the accident.

Other incidents

Dec. 12, a routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 1 North led to the arrest of Matthew Luke Selph, 26, of Denton, Dusty Kyle Wooten, 23, of Hazlehurst, and Clayton Allen McGuirt, 25, of Baxley. All three were charged with possession of a drug related object.

Dec. 13, answered a call to Doc McTier Road in reference to a burglary. A complainant stated she found the front door to her residence kicked open. Nothing appeared to be missing inside the residence.

Dec. 13, answered an alarm call to Golden Isles West in reference to a burglary of a local business. Investigation found where subjects gained entry through a hole in the fence. The investigator called a K-9 handler and trailed the subject’s tracks to an abandoned house. Nothing appeared to be missing, as subjects fled the business when hearing audible alarm sounding. Investigation is continuing.

Dec. 14, a routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 1 North led to the arrest of Charles Michael Harris, Jr., 27, of Baxley. Harris was charged with expired registration, suspended tag, open container in vehicle and possession of marijuana less-than-1oz.

Dec. 14, answered a call to Big Creek Church Road in reference to threats. A complainant stated his neighbor made threats towards him as he was cutting weeds with his tractor on his land.

Dec. 15, a complainant came to the Appling County Sheriff’s Office to report financial identity fraud. The complainant stated she received a letter from a law firm in reference to a Verizon bill owed in the amount of $1551.52 since 2011. The complainant stated she has never owned a Verizon phone nor ever had an account with them.

Dec. 15, answered a call to Jekyll Road in reference to damage to property. A complainant stated a subject driving a pickup truck struck his trashcan with the pickup destroying the trashcan.

Dec. 15, answered a call to Appling ER in reference to a burned victim. A four-year-old female severely burned was brought to the Appling ER for medical treatment. An Appling County Investigator was notified and DFACS was notified of this incident. Investigation continues.

Dec. 15, answered a call to Cleland Lane in reference to a dog problem. A complainant stated an aggressive dog chased her small daughter from her mailbox back to the house and this has happened several times. An attempt was made to contact the owner of the dog, but was unable.

Dec. 17, a complainant came to the sheriff’s office to report a theft. The complainant stated he believes a family member took his pressure washer and took it to a local pawnshop and pawned it for money. Investigation continues.

Dec. 18, a routine traffic stop on Central Street/ Second Street resulted in the arrest of Erika Lynn Green, 31, of Baxley. Green was charged with adult seatbelt required and possession of drug related objects.

Dec. 18, a complainant came to the sheriff’s office to report a civil matter. The complainant stated a subject put a mobile home on church property. The complainant was advised of legal procedure to be taken.

Sheriff Deloach asks that if anyone notices any suspicious activity please report it to the Appling County Sheriff’s Office at 367-8120.

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